Cyber Systems Engineer -TS/SCI with Polygraph

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to support mission-critical system engineering efforts in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role involves development, integration, and verification of systems that meet architectures and operational requirements, with MBSE experience using Cameo guiding architecture development.

The position requires active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and 17 years of Systems Engineer experience in similar programs, or 5 years additional experience in lieu of a degree.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• 17 years of Systems Engineer experience in programs of similar scope.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline; 5 years can substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to systems engineering documentation including System Engineering Plans and Requirements Specifications.
• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure delivery of production systems.
• Define methods and evaluation criteria for verifying systems and interfaces.
• Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level ones to be complete and verifiable.
• Prepare timeline analysis diagrams illustrating time-dependent functions.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

15+ years exp

MBSE exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Cameo

Job description

Responsibilities

Systems Engineer | Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Active TS/SCI with polygraph required - this position supports a high-priority, funded mission.

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer to support mission-critical system engineering efforts within a complex technical environment. In this role, you will contribute to the development, integration, and verification of systems that enable mission success, ensuring alignment with defined architectures and operational requirements.

You will work closely with engineering teams to manage system requirements, support technical documentation, and ensure that systems and subsystems meet performance and mission objectives. This role is well-suited for engineers with experience or exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools such as Cameo, supporting structured system design and architecture development.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to systems engineering documentation, including System Engineering Plans, Initial
• Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents
• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure delivery of production systems compatible with defined system architectures (DoDAF, SOA, etc.)
• Define methods, processes, and evaluation criteria for verifying systems, subsystems, and work products against requirements in written plans
• Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level requirements, ensuring they are complete, correct, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable
• Prepare timeline analysis diagrams illustrating the flow of time-dependent functions

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
• Seventeen (17) years of experience as a Systems Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years of additional Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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